Senior Software Engineer (12 month contract) - Unreal Ecosystem at Riot Games

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Unreal Engine, Software Development, Plugins, Tools, Systems Maintenance, On-Call Rotation, Incident Resolution, Code Reviews, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Structures, Algorithms, Concurrency, Communication

Industry

Computer Games

Description

At Riot, engineers bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas but also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Unreal Ecosystem team, you will work with a passionate team of engineers in the support of plugins, tools and systems that empower all developers and collaborators to make the best game experiences for our players. The Unreal Ecosystem (UnEco) team collaborates with partners across Riot, all contributing to a stronger, more efficient Unreal development environment. You’ll navigate diverse technical challenges, ramping up quickly on new topics and solving complex problems in ways that empower both developers and, ultimately, our players. This role is based in Sydney and a 12-month contract. Responsibilities: Participate in the on-call rotation; resolve live incidents & propose solutions in RCAs. Build and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability. Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across teams and disciplines. Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence. Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices. Required Qualifications: 4+ years experience in professional software development 3+ years of professional experience and proficiency with C++ Experience working with game development teams or adjacent industries Experience with Unreal engine Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.) Strong communication within and across teams Desired Qualifications: Fluency in Mandarin and English is highly preferred For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will build and maintain software systems focusing on quality, reliability, and maintainability while participating in an on-call rotation to resolve live incidents. Responsibilities also include writing clear documentation and upholding high engineering excellence standards through code reviews and testing.